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CITY OF ORONO <br />CITY POLICY ON. VETS CAMP <br />Continued operation of the camp for its intended purpose is <br />entirely consistent with the plans and policies of the City of Orono, <br />whether by the State Department of Veteran's Affairs or by the Board of <br />Governors. <br />However, any agency or group contemplating continued operation <br />must recognize the deteriorated condition of the facilities and the <br />immediate need for complete reconstruction. <br />Continued use of the buildings and grounds in their present state <br />poses a distinct life safety and health hazard: <br />1. The buildings are fire hazards and there is no fire <br />protection. <br />2. The buildings are physically deteriorated to the point of non - <br />repair. Several are actually crumbling. They are open, <br />unprotected hazards to children. They attract vandals and <br />uninvited guests. <br />3. The wiring is ancient and exposed. Frayed wiring and damaged <br />fixtures are shock and fire hazards. <br />4. Toilet and sewer facilities are outdated, unsanitary and <br />insufficient for ust y more than a handful of campers. <br />None of the buildings come close to meeting State Building Code <br />requirements. None are handicapped accessible. <br />The buildings violate State Fire Code requirements; the cabins <br />don't even have smoke detectors! <br />The plumbing, water distribution and toilet facilities violate <br />Minnesota Health Department regulations. <br />